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noun
An actor's portrayal of someone in a play.
synonyms: character, part, persona, role.
is a specific kind of: characterization, enactment, personation, portrayal.
is a broader term that covers: bit part, minor role | heavy | hero | ingenue | name part, title role | heroine | baddie, villain.
derivation: impersonate | impersonate, portray | be, embody, personify.
Dutch: rolPolish: kreacja, rola
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